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I first rebuilt the return lines with new hose and viton o-rings, then replaced the exhaust with a near-new Y-pipe I scored from a junkyard for like $10, and that took care of the running issues but it would still have a hard time starting. Jake ran a full set of 3-0 cables both positive and negative, which made the starter spool up like it should, but truck still needed the ether to fire up. A full set of slow-glow AC Delco plugs on a manual switch did nothing but burn up the big relay, so I replaced that with the much heavier-built continuous-duty relay used in the GM diesels, and Jake just dropped in a full set of ZD-1s, truck fires up right away now, just as good if not a bit better than my own diesel, and that one starts pretty much instantly! New belts installed in the engine as well, I managed to kill one of the PS bolts but Jake managed to drill it out and replace it. Also we just finished the exhaust with a single small stack in the corner of the bed yesterday, flapper valve to be installed whenever Jake finds it in his garage. Interior is cleaned up, new door locks installed, window cranks fixed, headliner and trim pieces masked up and awaiting repaint. All bee nests are now removed from under the dashboard, several "new" gauges got installed too. Jake replaced the broken headlight bezels and swapped the tail light lenses out for the '88-'91 kind, and I just lined up the hood. Replacement glass for the rear slider has been obtained, just needs installed. Truck is to be sanded down and primed soon, final paintjob to be performed by Jake's girlfriend when she gets back from out of state.
We do, however, seem to have bad luck with the fuel tanks - front one started leaking shortly after we brought the truck to its new home, and the rear one also developed a leak but that's a weird one as it only leaks if full over 1/2, below that tis just fine. Jake just dropped the front tank last week and will be installing a new one soon, and the rear will follow suit once we get the front one operational.
Overall I think the truck's coming along pretty good, I actually like it better than my own one - sure as hell wouldn't trade my cab interior for the '80s design (or the mid-'90s for that matter), but as far as outer appearance goes mine ain't got nothing on his, except for the fact tis a dually.
Anyhow, just wanted to give y'all a quick update - I promised Jeremy the truck is going to a good place, figured tis about time I prove it too. Pics to be taken next time I go down to Plymouth to work on it.
On a side note - Jeremy, if you're selling the big truck, what are you replacing it with? (yes, I found the CL ad today, lol)
We do, however, seem to have bad luck with the fuel tanks - front one started leaking shortly after we brought the truck to its new home, and the rear one also developed a leak but that's a weird one as it only leaks if full over 1/2, below that tis just fine. Jake just dropped the front tank last week and will be installing a new one soon, and the rear will follow suit once we get the front one operational.
Overall I think the truck's coming along pretty good, I actually like it better than my own one - sure as hell wouldn't trade my cab interior for the '80s design (or the mid-'90s for that matter), but as far as outer appearance goes mine ain't got nothing on his, except for the fact tis a dually.
Anyhow, just wanted to give y'all a quick update - I promised Jeremy the truck is going to a good place, figured tis about time I prove it too. Pics to be taken next time I go down to Plymouth to work on it.
On a side note - Jeremy, if you're selling the big truck, what are you replacing it with? (yes, I found the CL ad today, lol)
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